Architectural Project Manager

Workshop/APD; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Health and wellness benefits

401(k) with profit sharing

Stocked office pantry

Regular company events

Mentorship and coaching

Job summary

Workshop/APD, a leading architecture and design firm in New York, seeks an Architect to lead projects from concept through completion. You will oversee QA, manage timelines and deliverables, and coordinate from early concept through construction administration.

The ideal candidate is proactive, autonomous, and highly organized with strong design sensibility across architecture and interiors. You will work on high-end residential projects, primarily single-family homes, collaborating with

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience leading high-end residential projects.
• Strong design sensibility and coordination abilities.
• Proactive, autonomous, and highly organized.
• Willingness to travel periodically for projects outside NY/MN.

Responsibilities

• Manage high-end residential projects, mostly single-family homes, across all phases.
• Monitor design process from concept to construction administration to ensure design intent.
• Engage with high-profile clients, consultants, and contractors.
• Contribute to office standards, workflows, and QA procedures.
• Maintain ownership and accountability for overall project success.
• Coordinate communication with other service lines, vendors, and contractors.
• Translate design ideas into detailed models and renders.
• Mentor junior staff and foster growth.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

B. Arch or M. Arch

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

About Workshop/APD

Workshop/APD is an award-winning, multidisciplinary architecture and design firm. From dramatic penthouses and seaside retreats to luxury residential developments and groundbreaking hotels and restaurants, our projects are uniquely defined by a sense of place and purpose and a desire to ultimately enhance users experience through exceptional design. Our aesthetic is timelessly modern but site‑specific, unbound by project type or a singular style. Our diverse and collaborative team of creative architects, interior designers, and product designers leverage vast and highly varied experiences to solve complex design challenges, resulting in holistic spaces, products and experiences that are exceptionally beautiful and accessible.

About Workshop/APD

Workshop/APD is an award-winning, multidisciplinary architecture and design firm. From dramatic penthouses and seaside retreats to luxury residential developments and groundbreaking hotels and restaurants, our projects are uniquely defined by a sense of place and purpose and a desire to ultimately enhance users experience through exceptional design. Our aesthetic is timelessly modern but site‑specific, unbound by project type or a singular style. Our diverse and collaborative team of creative architects, interior designers, and product designers leverage vast and highly varied experiences to solve complex design challenges, resulting in holistic spaces, products and experiences that are exceptionally beautiful and accessible.

About The Role

We are seeking a skilled Architect to lead projects from concept through completion. This includes QA reviews, managing timelines, deliverables, and coordination from early concept through construction administration. This role plays a key role in ensuring projects are executed efficiently, on schedule and in alignment with client and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate is proactive, autonomous, and highly organized, with strong design sensibility across architecture and interiors.

What You’ll Do

• Manage high-end residential projects, mostly single-family homes, with demonstrated experience across all phases
• Monitor the design process from the conceptual phase through construction administration ensuring that the design intent is properly executed
• Demonstrate expertise and confidence in engaging with high-profile clients, consultants, and contractors across all stages of project development.
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of office standards, workflows, and quality control procedures
• Maintain ownership and accountability for overall project success
• Coordinate communication with other service lines, vendors, and contractors
• Translates design ideas into detailed models and high-quality renderings.
• Provides mentorship and guidance to junior team members, fostering growth and skill development

Qualifications

• Professional Degree (B. Arch or M. Arch)
• 7+ years of work experience in the Architecture/Interior Design industry, particularly in high-end residential
• Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD a plus
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Willingness to travel periodically for projects outside the NY/MN area
• Exceptional knowledge of construction documentation and technical detailing
• Ability to work in a collaborative, design focused open environment
• Experience in training and guiding junior staff on the design process

Life at Workshop/APD

At Workshop/APD, we believe great design begins with great people. Our studio is a collaborative, supportive community where architects and designers can do their best work while enjoying a flexible hybrid schedule, generous time‑off policies, and comprehensive health and wellness benefits. We offer a 401(k) with profit sharing, a stocked office pantry, and regular company events that keep us connected and inspired. Our culture is rooted in growth: from structured mentorship and performance coaching to cross‑team design reviews and continued‑education opportunities, we invest deeply in every team member’s development. We’re committed to fostering creativity, community, and a workplace where people feel supported, empowered, and excited to grow their careers.

The Pay Range For This Role Is

100,000 - 135,000 USD per year(New York)